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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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